EQS-News: Trading Update: Continued Weak Demand and Further Inflation-Driven Cost Increases – wienerberger Adjusts Full-Year Guidance

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Trading Update: Continued Weak Demand and Further Inflation-Driven Cost
Increases – wienerberger Adjusts Full-Year Guidance

06.10.2026 / 07:00 CET/CEST
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Trading Update: Continued Weak Demand and Further Inflation-Driven Cost
Increases – wienerberger Adjusts Full-Year Guidance

• Persistently challenging market conditions, particularly in the UK and
North American markets
• Weak residential new-build activity continues to outweigh relatively
more stable developments in renovation and infrastructure
• Additional sales initiatives and enhanced optimization measures did
not fully mitigate accelerating cost inflation as of the end of August
• Q3 revenue expected at approximately €1.2-1.3 billion and operating
EBITDA at approximately €170-180 million
• Full-year guidance for operating EBITDA adjusted to between €640-650
million
• Further acceleration of cost optimization measures underway in order
to strengthen the company’s profitability and lower its leverage
• In addition, the interim CEO and his team are undertaking a strategic
review across its businesses to best position wienerberger for the
future

Vienna, October 6, 2026 – In the third quarter of the current financial
year, the seasonal uplift in construction activity following the summer
holiday period for September was less pronounced than anticipated and fell
short of expectations. In particular, residential new-build activity in
the UK as well as in the US and Canada remains under pressure, while
renovation and infrastructure are developing comparatively more steadily.
This resulted in continued lower demand and utilization of production
facilities across several areas of wienerberger. At the same time, energy,
raw materials and logistic costs increased significantly starting from the
end of August. wienerberger responded decisively by introducing additional
sales initiatives and price increases as well as accelerated cost and
efficiency improvements. However, these measures did not fully mitigate
the additional cost inflation in the third quarter, but will start to
progressively take effect.

Gerhard Hanke, Interim CEO of wienerberger: “The company is operating in a
challenging market environment, and, as I take the helm of the company,
fundamental decisions must be taken. I firmly believe in the underlying
strength of wienerberger’s businesses, which have clear potential to
create significant value going forward. Nonetheless, following a cold-eye
review of our current performance, we need to adjust the FY 26 guidance to
€640-650 million.

To strengthen wienerberger’s profitability, lower its leverage towards our
goal for financial discipline and step up the returns of its assets, we
have initiated the acceleration and enhancement of ongoing cost
optimization measures. Furthermore, we have kick-started a strategic
review, and we are developing a comprehensive set of strategic initiatives
to address the challenges that we face. Through these actions we are
further enhancing the company’s resilience and competitiveness and
ensuring we are optimally positioned to benefit from a recovery in
demand.”

The Results report for the first nine months of 2026 will be published as
planned on November 12, 2026. On that day we will also provide an update
on the strategic review and the accelerated cost optimization initiatives.

For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com

Claus Ehrenbeck, SVP Investor Relations Wienerberger AG
t +43 1 60192 10221 | claus.ehrenbeck@wienerberger.com

wienerberger
wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, durable
solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger’s solutions contribute
to energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and affordable living.
wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
generated revenues of €4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approx. €754
million in 2025.

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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: investor@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
LEI Code: 529900VXIFBHO0SW2I31
EQS News ID: 2410666

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